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English Safety Information 1 ■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual. Warning This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions.
Observe the following cautions when using this unit. ❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving. ❑ Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for infants. ❑ This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
English Safety Information (continued) Laser Product Label Indications and Their Locations 3 CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Caution Label CAUTION - LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Caution: This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes yourself.
Liquid Crystal Panel ¡Do not cause impact to the liquid crystal panel. ¡Usage temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C When the temperature is very cold or very hot, the image may not appear clearly or may move slowly. Also, movement of the image may seem to be out of synchronization or the image quality is not malfunction or problem. ¡In order to protect the liquid crystal panel, keep it out of direct sunlight while the unit is not in use.
English Features Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.
Contents English 2 Deutsch 56 Français 110 Italiano 164 Español 218 ¢ Safety Information .......................... 2 ¢ Notes on use ................................................... 5 ¢ Components .................................................... 5 ¢ Features ........................................................... 6 ¢ Contents .......................................................... 7 ¢ Preparation......................................
English Preparation Settings 7 Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected. Remote Control Unit Before Initial Use Pull the insulation film out from the backside of the remote control gently.
English Symbols used in this manual Pictographs Disc Marks You can perform some operations of this unit in one or more methods with the touch panel or remote control. This book explains such operations in tabular form as follows. Refer to the following for the pictographs located in the upper part of each table. The following pictographs are used for the descriptions of disc operation.
English Name of Controls and Functions Main Unit q [SRC] (PWR) (SOURCE/POWER) 9 PWR SRC w [TA] ALBUM FOLDER TA e [+] [–] (VOL) r [MUTE] t [ASP] (P•MODE (PRIVATE MODE) ASPECT) VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT y [}] [{] (ALBUM FOLDER) u [s] [d] (TUNE TRACK) i [NAVI] ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N Remote control sensor o [u] (TILT) Security LED ( SECURITY LED a page 35) Dimmer Sensor ( Main Unit DIMMER a page 36) (Panel Open) Disc slot Note: ¡[TA], [ASP], [NAVI], [u] are available only on
English Remote Control Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor of the display unit and operate it. 10 q [SRC] (PWR) (SOURCE/POWER) r [MUTE] PWR t [+] [–] (VOL) MUTE SRC VOL w [■] [❚❚] [B] ENTER / BAND ENT [s] [d] TOP MENU e [RET] (RETURN) RET RETURN DVD MENU y [}] [{] [] ] [[ ] [ENT](ENTER/BAND) u[ Note: ¡[ENT], [RET], [■], [❚❚], [B], [ ] (TOP MENU/DVD MENU) CAR AV ] are available only on the remote control unit. q [SRC] (PWR) ¡Switches the power on/off.
English Touch Panel Operation Overview 11 ❒ Notes on the Touch Panel Before operation ¡Clean the surface of the touch panel. (a page 51) Operation ¡Use only your fingers to operate the touch panel. ¡Do not press the panel forcefully. ¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any hard objects. ¡Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to operate the touch panel. ¡Do not bump the front panel. a Failure to observe the above may damage or break the glass on the surface of the touch panel.
Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected. English Switching the Display 12 Touching allows users to switch between screens as follows.
English General [SRC] (PWR: power) PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA 13 [+] [–] (VOL) [MUTE] VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI [s] [d] P-MODE ASPECT Remote Control Sensor ASP TILT [MUTE] CQ-VD6503N [TILT] Preparation: Turn your car’s ignition key to the ACC or ON position. General Operations Operations Power ON : – [SRC] [SRC] OFF : – [SRC] [SRC] Note: ¡You cannot turn on the power via the remote control when ACC SELECT is set to OFF .
[MUTE] English [+] [–] (VOL) 14 [SRC] (PWR: power) PWR MUTE SRC VOL ENTER / BAND ENT [] ] [[ ] TOP MENU RET RETURN DVD MENU CAR AV General Operations (continued) Operations Volume Note: ¡The sound level for each source is stored in memory. [+] [–] – [+] [–] Up Down Setting Range: – 82 dB to 0 dB, default: – 40 dB Note: ¡ The volume level can be set independently for each source and each disc format. Mutes the sound. To cancel, press again.
English Before Disc Playback Discs that can be Played Back ❒ Disc Type ❒ Symbols used on jackets 15 DISC DVD (Examples of such symbols include) VCD (Video CD) CD Mark/logo TEXT Disc Size Region No. LPCM, MPEG1 : Number of audio tracks ReWritable ¡ : Number of angles 3 The numbers indicate the number of languages, tracks, angles, etc., recorded on the disc.
English Disc Insert/Eject 16 PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT Warning CQ-VD6503N ¡Do not touch the unit while the display is moving. Inserting hands, fingers or foreign objects into the unit can cause injuries and damage to the unit. [u] (eject) Disc Insert Caution Press [u] to open the display. Printed side ¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ¡Do not insert foreign object into the disc slot. ¡This unit does not support 8-cm disc.
English Disc Player Disc Mode (DVD) Selection q Touch “Source Button”. [SRC] d w Touch (DVD) on the Source Selection Screen. 17 Source Button PWR ALBUM FOLDER [}] [{] VOL TUNE TRACK [s] [d] MUTE NAVI SRC TA P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N Press [SRC] to change to the desired mode. To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.
English Basic Operations Operations Operations Compatible Discs 18 Track (chapter)/file Selection DVD VCD CD Compatible MP3 WMA Discs DVD Fast Forward/ Fast Reverse Disques DVD VCD compatibles CD MP3 WMA Compatible DVD VCD Discs Folder Selection MP3 WMA Title Scroll Compatible Discs [d] [d] Next track/file [s] [s] Beginning of the current track/file Previous track/file (Touch/press twice.
English Disc Player (continued) To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control. Chapter/title Selection Operations Operations 19 Showing menu and selecting an item *1 Note on VCD: For VCD, touch/press / [RETURN] instead of / [DVD MENU].
English DVD mode display 20 Repeat play DVD menu Return Chapter/title selection Fast forward/fast reverse Play/stop/pause Audio language/ Angle/ Subtitle language Useful Function Operations Operations Compatible Discs Subtitle Language – Compatible DVD Discs Audio Language Angle Compatible Discs DVD Compatible Discs – Discos compatibles ¡Touch during playback. – – ¡Touch during playback.
English Notes on MP3/WMA 21 What is MP3/WMA? Display Information MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these compression formats, you can record the contents of about 10 music CDs on a single CD (This figure refers to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.
¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files or displaying the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with certain writing software or CD recorders. ¡ This unit does not have a play list function. ¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended. English RecordingRecording MP3/WMA MP3/WMA files on files a on CD-media a CD-media ¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of making a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.
English Radio Radio Mode Selection Source Button q Touch “Source Button”. d [SRC] w Touch (RADIO) on the Source Selection Screen. 23 [s] [d] Frequency [}] [{] PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT Press [SRC] to change to the desired mode. ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N *1 List selection Preset stations Stereo indicator Band selection Auto presetting *1 Appears when ALL is selected.
English Preset Memory Manual Preset Memory Up to 6 stations can be preset in each band. Select a band and frequency. to – – blinks once 24 ¡Touch and hold for more than 2 seconds. ¡The frequency blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory. New stations overwrite existing saved stations. Auto Preset Memory Preparation: Select A Select a band. MENU Six stations are automatically preset in each band. e RADIO e EACH .
English RDS (Radio Data System) PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER PTY/PS display TA 25 PTY preset VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT AF on/off setting ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N [TA] Current state RDS Basics Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such data. RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following service is not available, either.
PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N [TA] TA on/off (Only for the button [TA] on the player) Press [TA] to switch TA mode as follows. TA ON : Receive traffic programs automatically. TA OFF : TA is not active. The following functions are available when the TA mode is active. ¡A TP (Traffic program) station is automatically searched for and received at the instant of toggling the TA mode on if you are receiving a non-TP station.
English RDS (Radio Data System) (continued) ❏ PTY (Program Type) PWR SRC 27 ALBUM FOLDER TA PTY/PS display PTY preset VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT [s] [d] AF on/off setting ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N PTY on/off setting Current state PTY on/off Touch PTY ON PTY Preset Call to switch PTY ON/OFF. : PTY display mode The following functions are activated. Program types are stored in memory under the preset (1) to (6) shown in the table buttons below.
English ❏ MENU Operation on RDS Refer to “Settings” for further information regarding other items on the menu. (a page 32) 28 Opening the RDS menu q Touch w . Touch e . Touch . Example: Radio mode RDS SETUP PTY (PTY on/off setting) Setting for RDS (Radio Data System) AF (Alternative frequency) OFF : When the AF network of an RDS station is not required. ON : AF, Best Station Research and PI seek function are active.
English AV1/AV2 29 Please refer to the separate “System Upgrade Guidebook” for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected. Preparation: ¡Connect an optional external device to the AV1/AV2. AV Mode Selection You can view the images and listen to the sounds from the connected external devices in the AV1/AV2 mode respectively. q Touch “Source Button”. Source Button [SRC] PWR SRC d ALBUM FOLDER TA / w Touch (AV1/AV2) on the Source Selection Screen.
English 30 CQ-VD6503N 31
English Settings 31 USER DISPLAY UNIT CLOCK ID-CODE MEMORY CLEAR OTHER User Display adjustment Clock setting ID Code Setting Memory clearance Other settings (a page 34) (a page 34) (a page 34) (a page 35) (a page 35) SCREEN DIMMER PICTURE Screen Adjusting the brightness Display appearance (a page 36) (a page 36) AUDIO SOUND SETUP GRAPHIC-EQ CS Auto SP SETUP SP LEVEL TIME ALIGNMENT SOURCE LEVEL CROSS OVER Audio Sound setting Setting and adjusting of graphic equalizer CS Auto setting Setting of the a
English ❏ MENU Operation (Example: DVD mode) q w Touch e 32 Touch desired setting. in Operation Screen. (Example: setting screen of DISPLAY UNIT a page 34) Determines the setting and goes back to the previous menu out of the menu. Determines the setting and gets out of the menu Note: ¡ The display returns to the previous status if there is no operation for more than 60 seconds after changing to the setting menu.
English Settings (continued) 33 USER SCREEN AUDIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO MINUTE ADJUST DISPLAY UNIT Display adjustment ] : puts back minute TILT 1 2 (Tilt angle adjustment) 3 (Minute adjustment) 4 5 [ : puts forward minute Note: /[SRC]. ¡To start the clock, touch/press ¡Set the Daylight Saving Time manually.
English ACC SELECT Caution ¡Record your registered ID code and keep it in a secure location. (Fill in the ID code memo (a page 50).) If you forget it, you will be unable to use the unit. In case you forget the ID code, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. (Setting ACC selection ON and OFF) OFF : set to OFF if your car has no ACC position. ON : set to ON if your car has ACC position.
English Settings (continued) 35 SCREEN USER AUDIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO USER SCREEN AUDIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO (Display) SOUND SETUP DIMMER Sound Set Up Adjusting the brightness AUTO 1 : automatically adjusted according to ambient light intensity.
English (flat) ¡To set the level to flat, touch and hold for more than 2 seconds. ¡Expectable effects vary with the audio format to be used, settings in the menu, and other factors.
English Settings (continued) 37 (AUDIO continued) PHASE SP SETUP (Speaker set up) Setting the absence/presence and size of each speaker FRONT (Front speaker setting) 0° 180° SMALL : for small speakers, or when bass playback is not possible (Phase setting) : subwoofer phase 0 degree : subwoofer phase 180-degree inverted Note: ¡This setting is feasible only when YES .
English Note: ¡While the private mode is active, only FRONT L and FRONT R can be adjusted. SOURCE LEVEL Setting the AV1/AV2 input level Make this setting if it is not possible to adjust the volume through the connected device (on the output side). AV1 LEVEL TEST TONE : disables the test tone ON : enables the test tone OFF ¡When the test tone is set to on, test signal (a continuous tone) is output from each speaker for approximately 2 seconds.
English Settings (continued) 39 USER SCREEN AUDIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO LANGUAGE DISPLAY Language Setting MENU EN FR SP GE IT OTHER Display aspect and DVD software mode (DVD menu language) NARROW WIDE : English : French : plays a video in wide screen (16:9). default: : Italian : other language. Input the language code. (a page 53) default: EN (Subtitle language) : English : French : Spanish : German : Italian : other language. Input the language code.
SCREEN AUDIO DVD (a System Upgrade Guidebook) : inactivates Pro Logic (a System Upgrade Guidebook) DOWN MIX To use the down mix function, specify the type. Lt/Rt : simple stereo down mix (Lo = Left only, Ro = Right only) : surround element decodable down mix (Lt = Left total, Rt = Right total) default: SOURCE SKIP Source skip AV1 SKIP (AV1 skip) If AV1 is not used, the AV1 mode is skipped when changing the mode.
English Settings (continued) 41 USER SCREEN AUDIO RADIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT FM SETUP RDS SETUP (a page 29) Setting for FM stations NOISE SUPPRESSION AUTO (FM IF filter switching) : adjusted automatically NARROW : narrows the frequency bandwidth to be received to prioritize noise reduction. WIDE : widens the frequency bandwidth to be received to prioritize sound quality. default: AUTO PRESET AUTO (Auto preset setting) EACH : saves the preset stations in each band.
English PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA 42 VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N [ASP] ❑ Aspect Ratio Default: NORMAL Mode: 4 types Press and hold [ASP] on the display unit to change the aspect ratio as follows. NORMAL ¡The conventional display image has a 4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical. ¡In this case, a blank area remains on the right and left sides of the display. FULL ZOOM ¡The screen is extended horizontally as a whole to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9.
English Settings (continued) PWR SRC 43 ALBUM FOLDER TA VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N [ASP] ❑ Private Mode You can mute the sounds from the rear speakers if necessary. Activation of the private mode allows you to enjoy the front monitor and rear monitor independently with different sources at the same time. Default: Private mode off “P • MODE” indicator lights when the Private Mode is activated.
❑ If You Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
English Troubleshooting (continued) 45 ■ Radio Poor reception or noise Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty. aCheck whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to the chassis. No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.). aCheck the wiring of the antenna battery lead. FM Stereo broadcast is received only in mono. The MONO mode is active.
English ■ CD No playback or disc ejected Sound skipping or noise Sound skipping due to vibration Disc unejectable The disc is inserted upside down. aInsert a disc correctly. 46 There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc. aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc. There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc. aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc. The unit is not sufficiently secured. aSecure the unit to the console box.
English Troubleshooting (continued) 47 ■ DVD Cannot switch the audio language/subtitle language/angle. ¡It is not possible to switch if the disc does not have multiple audio languages/subtitle languages/angles recorded on it. (Refer to the guide provided with your disc.) ¡Some discs permit switching through a menu screen. ¡Sometimes, switching angles is possible only with certain scenes. The audio/subtitle language selected in the DVD settings is not used.
The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted. aInsert a correct battery in the correct direction. 48 The battery is weak. aReplace the battery with new one. No response to pressing buttons English ■ Remote control unit The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong. aAim the remote control unit at the sensor of the unit and press buttons. The sensor is exposed to direct sunlight.
English Troubleshooting (continued) 49 ❑ Error Display Messages ■ CD/MP3/WMA/DVD/VCD (Video CD) Display Possible cause a Possible solution NON PLAYABLE DISC MECHANISM ERROR Disc is dirty, or is upside down. aCheck disc. Disc has scratches. aCheck disc. No operation by some cause. aPress [u]. If failure persists, press the reset switch. If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service Centre.
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician. ❑ Replacing the Fuse Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher rating, or connecting the product directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to this unit. If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest Panasonic Service Centre for service.
English Notes on Discs 51 How to hold the disc ¡Do not touch the underside of the disc. ¡Do not scratch the disc. ¡Do not bend disc. ¡When not in use, keep disc in the case. Printed side Do not use discs that fit any of the descriptions given below. Using these discs may damage the discs or cause the unit to malfunction.
In “OTHER” cases... (a page 40) Input the four digit language code pressing the buttons Touch to determine. DVD language menu (a page 40) to . Note: ¡Setting is finished and the display returns to the main menu. /[RETURN].
English Definition of Terms 53 Dolby Digital This fully discrete format divides the music signals into 5.1 channels: Front Left (L), Front Right (R), Centre (C), Left Surround (LS), Right Surround (RS) and Subwoofer (SW: 0.1 channel) for recording and playback. The number of channels that are recorded depends on the software. (1 to 5.1 channels) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Audio section General ¡Power supply : 12 V DC (11 – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground ¡Current consumption : Less than 10 A (during disc playback) ¡Power Output : 22 W x 4 ch (DIN 45 324, at 4 Ω) ¡Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 ch ¡Compatible speaker impedance : 4Ω ¡Video input signal : Composite video signal, 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) ¡Audio input sensitivity : 2 Vrms ¡Video output signal : Composite video signal, 1.
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Installation Instructions Einbauanleitung Instructions d’installation Istruzioni per l’installazione Instrucciones de instalación Model: CQ-VD6503N TEXT ¡ For upgrading your system, read this manual carefully before use. This manual should be retained for future reference after read. ¡ Lesen Sie dieses Handbuch sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie ein System-Upgrade vornehmen. Bewahren Sie dieses Handbuch für späteres Nachschlagen auf.
English Safety Information 1 CAUTION: • PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
English Upgrade Options TV Tuner (CY-TUP153N, option) 2 Display Unit Rear Monitor CQ-VD6503N iPod® Hands-Free Kit featuring Bluetooth® technology (CY-BT100N, option) Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option) CD Changer (CX-DP880N, option) DVD Changer (CX-DH801N, option) Car Navigation System (CN-DV2300N, option) Contents Safety Information................................................2 Upgrade Options ..................................................3 Contents..........................................
English Installation Guide 3 Preparation Caution ¡Please follow the laws and regulations of your province or country for installation of the unit. ¡When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands and fingers. ¡We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries. Dashboard Installation Installation Opening The unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as shown below.
No. Item ❏ Transportation Bracket Removal Diagram q Trim Plate Qty. 1 w Mounting Collar Be sure to remove the transportation brackets before use (installation). Use round head screws (5 mmø x 8 mm) for installation. (a page 7) Be careful not to lose these screws.
English Installation Guide 5 (continued) Mounting and removing the Display Unit ❏ Mounting Procedures (A) (When using Mounting Collar w) IMPORTANT When this unit is installed in dashboard, ensure that there is sufficient air flow around the unit to prevent damage from overheating. Do not block any ventilation holes on the unit.
(When not using Mounting Collar w) Use the brackets supplied with your car when mounting this unit. The bracket shape and mounting method vary with car manufacturers, car types and manufacturing year. Please consult your nearest dealer or installer. ❏ Removing Procedures English ❏ Mounting Procedures (B) 6 q Remove the trim plate q. q w w Lock release. q Insert the lock cancel plate e until you hear a click. Note: Use pliers to bend the fingers on the bracket vertically. w Pull the unit out.
(continued) English Installation Guide Connecting the Side Brake (Parking Brake) Connection Lead 7 ¡For safety, be sure to ask your nearest professional installer to do this connection. Caution Hand brake Foot brake Side brake (parking brake) switch The side brake (parking brake) switch position varies with car model. For details on the exact location of the side brake (parking brake) switch in your car, contact your dealer.
Caution ¡Check the connectors provided on your car (see precaution below) before connecting the system. ¡This unit is designed for use in a car having a 12 V negative ground battery system. ¡To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram. ¡Strip about 5 mm of the lead ends for connection (only non-ISO connector cords). ¡Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
English Electrical Connections (continued) ❏ Wiring Diagram 9 5 6 8 mmMA X CQ-VD6503N (Rear) FUSE 1 5 A >PBT< 1 2 3 J A M- S A a 4 Fuse (15 A) Refer fuse replacement to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre. Do not try fuse replacement by yourself. (Black) (White) (R)(Red) (L)(White) (Yellow) (Black) (Red) q Subwoofer connector (mono) w Pre-Out To external amplifier. Connector (rear) e Pre-Out To external amplifier. Pre-Out Connector (centre) To external amplifier.
RGB Connector To the Panasonic Car Navigation System. Radio Antenna Connector (RADIO ANT IN) !1 ISO Antenna Adapter (If needed) System-up Connector To external devices equipped with system-up connector. i Power Connector To power connector of the unit. REVERSE SIDE BRAKE Speakers B8 : Rear Left – B7 : Rear Left + B6 : Front Left – B5 : Front Left + English Reverse Lead (Violet/white stripe) When connecting the rear view camera, use the reverse lead.
English Electrical Connections (continued) Connection with DVD Changer (CX-DH801N) Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
English Connection with CD Changer (CX-DP880N) Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
English Electrical Connections (continued) Connection with TV Tuner (CY-TUP153N) Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
English Electrical Connections 15 (continued) Connection with Rear Monitor Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition. ¡Please observe what shapes the connectors of the connecting devices are and where each of them is connected to in order to establish a proper connection. STAND BY (R) ON (G) COLOR LCD MONITOR Caution ¡For people sitting in the front seats, please enjoy only audio during driving.
English Connection with Rear View Camera Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
English Electrical Connections 17 (continued) Connection with VCR or Camcorder Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition. ¡Please observe what shapes the connectors of the connecting devices are and where each of them is connected to in order to establish a proper connection.
Note: ¡Refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices, in addition.
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System Upgrade Guidebook System-Upgrade-Handbuch Guide pratique de mise à niveau de système Guida per il potenziamento del sistema Guía de mejora del sistema Model: CQ-VD6503N ¡ For upgrading your system, read this manual carefully before use. This manual should be retained for future reference after read. ¡ Lesen Sie dieses Handbuch sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie ein System-Upgrade vornehmen. Bewahren Sie dieses Handbuch für späteres Nachschlagen auf.
English Safety Information 1 ■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual. Warning This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions.
Observe the following cautions when using this unit. ❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving. ❑ Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for infants. ❑ This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
English Before Reading These Instructions 3 Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company.
English Connectable devices ■ DVD Changer ■ Hands-Free Phone System The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer: CA-CC30N) allows you to connect the optional Panasonic DVD changer unit (CX-DH801N). For details, refer to the operating instructions for the DVD changer unit. You can connect the optional Hands-Free Phone System (Hands-Free Kit featuring Bluetooth® technology: CY-BT100N). For details, refer to the operating instructions for the Hands-Free Phone System.
English Before Reading These Instructions (continued) 5 System upgrade sample ■ Simultaneous Multi-Device Connection CQ-VD6503N CD Changer System-up Connector (CX-DP880N, option) DVD Changer (CX-DH801N, option) Only 1 unit Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer (CA-CC30N, option) iPod Up to 4 units Direct cable for iPod (CA-DC300N, option) Expansion Module Cellular Phone (CY-EM100N, option) CY-BT100U Note: ¡ Refer to individual instruction and installation manuals for each device for detailed inst
English ■ 5.1-channel Surround System This unit has a built-in 4-channel amplifier. The procedure for setting up a 5.1-channel surround system in order to play DVD software in a way that creates a “you are there” feel in a car is described below. 6 Note: ¡Even if you are using this unit without installing a centre speaker, surround speakers, or a subwoofer, it is still necessary to make the speaker settings in order to adjust the sound balance.
English Touch Panel Operation Overview 7 ❒ Notes on the Touch Panel Before operation ¡Clean the surface of the touch panel. (a Operating Instructions) Operation ¡Use only your fingers to operate the touch panel. ¡Do not press the panel forcefully. ¡Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any hard objects. ¡Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to operate the touch panel. ¡Do not bump the front panel. a Failure to observe the above may damage or break the glass on the surface of the touch panel.
English Switching the display Touching allows users to switch between screens as follows. 8 ❏ How to Call up Operation Screen Source Standard Screen Operation Screen CD Changer (a page 12) iPod (a page 18) ❏ How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display) Source Standard Screen OSD OFF *2 TV tuner (*1) (a page 10) DVD Changer (*1) (a page 13) *1 To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel or press [ENTER] on the remote control.
English TV Tuner Control 9 Preparation: ¡Connect a TV tuner (CY-TUP153N, option) to the unit. ¡It is required to install the TV antenna to receive TV broadcasts. ¡For receiving TV broadcasts, stop your car where there is no obstacle to broadcast reception around. TV Mode Selection [}] [{] Source Button Band selection q Touch “Source Button”. d PWR SRC (TV) w Touch on the Source Selection Screen.
English Preset Memory Operations Auto Preset Memory 12 channels with first to 12th highest in signal strength will be preset to each band. Select a band. – [BAND] 10 ¡Touch/press and hold for more than 2 seconds. ¡ “–” appears if the number of receivable channels is less than 12. New channels overwrite existing saved channels. Writing Preset Memory Favorite preset channels can be written after you have set the preset channel once. Select a band and a channel.
English CD Changer Control ¡CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit. (CX-DP880N) Preparation: ¡Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine (discs). CD Changer Mode Selection 11 Source Button [SRC] Disc number q Touch “Source Button”. d (CH-C) w Touch on the Source Selection Screen.
Preparation: ¡Connect the DVD changer, and load a magazine (discs). ¡DVD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic DVD changer unit. (CX-DH801N) DVD Changer Mode Selection Source Button q Touch “Source Button”. [}] [{] [SRC] English DVD Changer Control 12 d PWR (CH-C) w Touch on the Source Selection Screen. (Content varies with connected devices) SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N Press [SRC] to change to the DVD Changer mode.
English DVD Changer Control (continued) Basic Operations (continued) Slow Playback [d] DVD VCD [d] 13 ¡Touch/press and hold in the pause mode. Playback is at about 1/4 normal speed. To resume normal playback, touch/press / [5]. Note: ¡Reverse slow playback is not possible. Disc Selection DVD VCD – – Next disc CD – – Previous disc MP3 …… Touch/Press and hold Chapter/title/track Selection Showing menu and selecting an item * Note on VCD: For VCD, touch/press [RETURN] instead of [DVD MENU] .
Preparation: ¡Connect the Car Navigation System. ¡Specify the correct terminal that is connected to the car navigation system in the NAVI INPUT English Car Navigation System . (a page 20) Car Navigation Mode Selection Press [NAVI] to change to the car navigation mode. Press [NAVI] again to cancel. 14 PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA To switch Operation Screen ON, press [ENTER] on the remote control.
English Bluetooth Hands-Free Kit 15 Preparation: ¡Connect the Bluetooth hands-free kit (CY-BT100N) and establish the pairing. Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth hands-free kit for further information. Connection of the optional Bluetooth hands-free kit allows users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone in a car. Note: ¡CY-BT100N is designed only for receiving calls. It cannot send calls.
English Useful Function Operations Adjustment of Ring Volume When the ringtone is the same as that of the cellular phone, When the ringtone is not the same as that of the cellular phone (but this unit-specific sound), 16 Adjust the volume when a call is coming in. – [–] [–] down – [+] [+] up Adjust the volume when a call is coming in.
English iPod Control 17 Preparation: ¡Connect the iPod through connecting cable (CA-DC300N, option). iPod Mode Selection Source Button q Touch “Source Button”. [SRC] [}] [{] Information of current track/file d (iPod) w Touch on the Source Selection Screen. (Content varies with connected devices) PWR SRC ALBUM FOLDER TA VOL TUNE TRACK MUTE NAVI P-MODE ASPECT ASP TILT CQ-VD6503N Press [SRC] to change to the iPod mode.
– – To cancel, touch again. English – – To cancel, touch and hold again. 18 Useful Function Shuffle Songs * Shuffle Albums * Note: ¡The shuffle function of iPod corresponds to the RANDOM function of this unit. Repeat Play – To cancel, touch again. – Note: ¡The All Repeat Play function of iPod is always activated and cannot be canceled from this unit. …… Touch/Press and hold Touching * Touch panel symbols will change to indicate these current mode.
English Settings 19 This is a guide book specific to system upgrading. Please refer to the operating instructions for basic operations, menu operations, specifications, etc. USER SCREEN AUDIO DVD INPUT/OUTPUT RADIO CAMERA SETUP Rear View Camera set up NAVI SETUP (Navigation set up) CAMERA Navigation Setting NAVI SP Selection of the terminal that connects to the rear view camera. (Navigation Speaker) Preparation: Connect the reverse lead.
English Note: OUTPUT SELECT 20 Output Selection REAR MONITOR (Rear Monitor Set up) You can have different picture and sound on the front and rear monitors at the same time. Preparation: Connect another optional rear monitor. (a Installation Instruction) ❑ When the Expansion Module (CY-EM100N, option) is disconnected: AUTO : same as front monitor DVD : DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/WMA AV1 : AV1 AV2 : AV2 default: ¡The screen above shows the case that no device is connected to the Expansion Module.
English Troubleshooting ❑ If You Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. 21 If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
English ❑ Error Display Messages ■ CD Changer/DVD Changer Control Display NON PLAYABLE DISC MECHANISM ERROR Possible cause a Possible solution Disc has scratches. aCheck disc. No operation by some cause. aPress [u]. If failure persists, press the reset switch. (Press the reset switch in the CD changer). If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service Centre. FILE ERROR The type of the file that is selected is not supported.
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